When you set up your Windows 10 first, it will ask you for your Microsoft account in order to continue the setup, and then this account will be used every time you log in to your PC. If you add another user, Windows 10 also asks for an online account of the new user.
Using a Microsoft account for local machine authentication I find it like a potential invasion of my privacy or I’m just not used to logging in with my email address every time I log in to any computer. So I switched back to a local account and here’s how simple to switch Windows 10 login from the Microsoft account to a local account.
How to Switch Windows 10 Login from Microsoft Account to Local Account
Switching from a Microsoft account to a local account on Windows 10 can give you more control over your data and add a layer of privacy, especially if you don’t want your settings and files synced to Microsoft’s cloud. Here’s a step-by-step guide to switching from a Microsoft account to a local account without losing access to your files and settings.
Make sure to close and save whatever you are doing because it will sign out your account and close all open applications. Now if you’re ready follow these steps.
Step 1: Open Windows Settings
Click on the Start Menu in the lower-left corner of your screen.
Select the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) from the Start menu. Alternatively, you can press Windows Key + I to open Settings directly.
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